Thursday, June 19, 2008

Etsy Feature: ♥Solo Artworks♥

Etsy Feature: ♥Solo Artworks♥


Shop Name: Solo Artworks

What do you make? Timeless and classy jewelry, handforged in precious metals, including solid 14K gold.

How did you first pick up your craft? I have been making jewelry to sell for 16 years, since I was 8! I started working primarily with metal just over a year ago.

What are you inspired by? I love looking at textures and tiny detailing, and incorporating that in an abstract way into my design. Whether it be filigrann detail like the tiny balls on these Fancy Bezel Set Prehnite Earrings, or the multi-angled facets on the tiny Le Petit Hammered Stacking Rings).

Tell me about yourself: I'm kind of a goofball. My two favorite non-crafty things are Star Wars and bunny rabbits. I have two that run around my living room all day, and on occasion inspire me to make things like this.

Other etsy shops you love: I LOVE Waterfall's glass rings, Art by Nakisha's amazing watercolor paintings, and swear by YouStinkSoap's Happy Shave Bar

Advice for fellow artists/crafters? Don't be afraid to do what you love! With a strong conviction and a willingness to do the work, you can turn even a hobby into a full-time job :)


♥GIVEAWAY♥

This weeks giveaway is absolutely AMAZING!! As a jewelry lover and a serious fan of the gorgeously handcrafted work of Solo Artworks I am absolutely thrilled to be able to offer such an incredable giveaway on my blog!

Nicole of Solo Artworks has graciously offered the her simply beautiful Sterling Silver Studs from her etsy shop to one lucky reader of this blog! And let me tell you, these are fabulous!!


How to enter:: RUN, dont walk, on over to Solo Artworks and leave a comment here stating your favorite item from this spectauclar shop! I guarentee that you'll have a hard time picking out your favorite because Nicole's pieces are absolutely stunning!!

Standard Rules apply ---> You must leave a way for me to contact you in case you win! On Wednesday 06/25/08 I'll announce the winner provided at least 10 people have entered this giveaway!..... what are you waiting for??? Go and check out the amazing goodies at Solo Artworks!!!

178 comments:

louiseb130 said...

I love the beautiful blue drop!

llinda29 said...

Filigree Heart Pendant is my choice

ezmerelda said...

I would be proud to wear any of these pieces, but I love the Wide Sterling Chainmaille Ring best. I'll definitely be shopping here.

monica said...

The Aqua Blue Faceted Teardrop Wire-wrapped Briolette Earrings are perfect!

pancak said...

I like the Celtic Braid Copper Ring...lovely!

Unknown said...

I love the Le Petit Trois Set of 3 Stacking Rings. My Nana got me hooked on silver stacking rings, and I just can't quit wearing them

Fangirl Jen said...

I really like the "Fancy Bezel Set Prehnite Earrings". All of it is gorgeous though.

Unknown said...

I love Freeform Silver Squares Ring!
Thanks :)

herrinfamily said...

Fancy Bezel Set Prehnite Earrings

Brn2lisn said...

You are right, we should run and not walk over, as I did have a hard time just picking one item. And that item is the Ring-A-Ding Pendant

Belinda said...

Some beautiful pieces:)The aqua blue faceted teardrop wire-wrapped briolette earrings are my choice, such a beautiful color.
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

Filigree Heart Pendant is the one I fell in love with instantly. it would go with anything and everything

Anonymous said...

I love your designs, the blue drops and the prehnite cobocbnols are my favorites

Anonymous said...

I love the plain sterling studs. they go anytime anywhere.

diesel51 said...

Aqua Blue Faceted Teardrop Wire-wrapped Briolette Earrings are pretty.

agordon10 said...

love the Le Petit 14K Rose Gold Ring

Polished10 said...

Oh I love the Filigree Heart Pendant. It is classy yet trendy. It's elegant & I just love it!

Thanks for the contest!

Anonymous said...

As soon as I clicked on Solo Artworks site the Blue Drop Necklace caught my eye. The color and pattern in the stone is gorgeous!
Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca

mar said...

Boy there is so much I love. I will have to say my favorite is the Hammered Scalloped Ring in size 6. Thank you for the contest.

toasters lie said...

Lots of classy, well-constructed stuff there. I really like the Copper Blooms Earrings and the Celtic Braid Copper Ring.

Anonymous said...

The purple drop earrings & the Prehnite earrings are so artistic.

Anonymous said...

From simplicity to fancy...they have it all at Solo Artworks. I especially loved the Fancy Bezel Set Prehnite Earrings. I could see myself wearing these everywhere with everything. I absolutely loved those.

orchidfae said...

Le Petit 14K Gold Stacking Rings - Set of 3 is a nice choice!

kygirl said...

I love the Filigree Heart Pendant

esque said...

I love the celtic braid ring too! So beautiful!

LINDALSHOT said...

I love the rings.

Nance said...

I like the purity of the milky white briolette earrings.

Bern said...

I like the Tiny Hammered Hoops earrings.

Anonymous said...

filigree heart pendant

Erica G said...

I like the Onyx Cocktail Ring - Size 8.

Tina12312 said...

Just gorgeous! I love her Sterling Silver Byzantine Bracelet. Thank you so much!

sk8fancat said...

The Filligree Hearth Pendant is beautiful. I lovr sterling silver.

chromiumman said...

love freeform silver squares ring

Anonymous said...

I like the earrings your giving away best! Charlotte at charlottewinters@cox.net

kktwins said...

My favorite item is the Perfectly Purple Cabochon Ring.

Taylor said...

Her Le Petit Stacking Rings have been on my favorites list for some time, now. They are a wish-list item!

linett said...

The Free Form Silver Square ring, love it

tnchick ♥ said...

Hi. Enter me, please.

Love the stuff there. I would like to have one of the Freeform Silver Squares Rings - very nice.

Maryea said...

I like the skinny hoops!

Miss Spoken said...

Wonderful work. My favorite piece is the Beautiful Blue Drop Necklace. Love it.
gkstratos @yahoo.com

Michele P. said...

I like the chunky hammered hoops, very nice!

Bunny B said...

I love the Beautiful Blue Drop Necklace! Thanks!

bunnybox9 at gmail . com

Raven said...

I'm all about the Le Petit Stacking Rings Set of 5.

Sweet! :)

xxx
Raven

Annie1 said...

Beautiful jewellry!

My favourite is the "Antiqued Copper and Turquoise Bracelet", its just absolutely gorgeous!

thanks for the great giveaway!

nancyrobster@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Fancy Bezel Set Prehnite Earrings are my favorites!

Meredith said...

The Lavender Faceted earrings are in my favorite color and I love the type of hook.

Bonnie in FL said...

I love the Blue Drop Necklace

Sharon said...

Bright White Drop Necklace-gorgeous...would wear to upcoming wedding...love it
THANKS

shakerbaby said...

The celtic braid copper ring would match a bracelet I have! Everything on the site is nice!

Kari said...

I love the Filigree Heart Pendant

Anonymous said...

The Hammered Scalloped Ring is really cute. So are the earrings.
traymona[at]aol[dot]com

toughturtles said...

Copper Stars Earrings

LisaOvercash said...

The blue drop are beautiful and my daughter's favorite color is blue.

denyse said...

The Freeform Silver Squares Ring is beautiful!

vboackle said...

i like the filligree heart pendant.

ThisandThat said...

Ring a Ding Clover.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it. I like the
Aqua Blue Faceted Teardrop Wire-wrapped Briolette Earrings

Anonymous said...

Filligree heart pendant. Have a great day.

littlelatina said...

I really love two rings. The Onyx cocktail ring and the Silver Chainmaille ring but the silver is my favorite.

janeh said...

My favorite is the "Pick Your Colors" - Le Petit 14K Gold Stacking Rings - Set of 3......I also like the chunky silver hoops...beautiful jewelry!

Unknown said...

I was difficult to pick a favorite, but I finally chose the Milky White Briolette earrings.

D. said...

I love the Fancy Bezel Set Prehnite Earrings

Alice said...

Chunky Hammered Hoops

Prek Noey said...

Blue Drop Necklace are great!!

Sunnyvale said...

I like the filagree heart pendant

Nikton said...

The beautiful blue drop is lovely.

idahomom said...

Aqua blue tear drop earrings are my favorite. Thanks for the chance.

Anonymous said...

I really liked the stacked rings, but love looking at all the other pieces on the site as well. Some gorgeous work.
beausdorei@gmail.com

KYbuckbuster said...

Filigree Heart Pendant
THANK YOU GOD BLESS

sillelin said...

Hammered Scalloped Ring

fidofido said...

the springy ring looks like a great conversation starter.

Anonymous said...

the fancy bezel set prehnite earrings are just beautiful

mogrill said...

The Filigree Heart Pendant is beautiful! Thanks for the chance.

Elena said...

I like the freeform silver squares ring. Thanks for the contest!

Judy said...

I really like the sterling chainmaille Ring. Thank you

maweisberg said...

i want to win

enaj said...

I love the hammered scalloped ring.

Kristi Price said...

I like the Sterling Silver Byzantine Bracelet and the Filigree Heart pendant. Thank you!

Michael and Nancy Morrell said...

I like the aqua blue faceted tear drop wire wrapped briolette earrings.
And I love the silver studs you have as a prize.

eell said...

The Antiqued Copper and Turquoise Bracelet is lovely.

kristilb19 said...

Ring-A-Ding Pendant is sooo pretty! I love this!

clc408 said...

I like the Chunky Hammered Hoops. Thanks for the chance to win.

Becca said...

I love the Ring-A-Ding Clover Pendant with Matching Rings - Size 6.

Anonymous said...

Love the chunky hammered hoops. I like striking earrings like that.

Anonymous said...

I like the chunky hammered hoops. They are simply beautiful!

majqa1966@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Ring a Ding Pendant

Unknown said...

I love the Ring-a-Ding Pendant the best. It's cute and unique.

bison61 said...

I like the Filigree Heart Pendant

tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

So hard to pick a favorite! I like the Beautiful Blue Drop Necklace!

believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

dhunt said...

I love the beautiful blue drop!

Valerie Shultz said...

You were right- I couldn't pick just one!

I love the filigree heart pendant:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9472531

and the La petit troit set of 3 stacking rings:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10315808

Beautiful work!

celebratelife.etsy.com

Anonymous said...

The Le Petit Trois Set of 3 Stacking Rings is my ultimate favorite..

Thanks for the great contest & please enter me.

Thanks
clemensrhonda@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I love the copper ring.

yellowlabs said...

My favorite is the Chunky Hammered Hoops Earrings!

Mommy Sunshine said...

The Bright White Drop Necklace is just too awesome for words. It's simplicity, yet elegant design totally floats my boat!

ky2here said...

I like the filigree heart pendant.

Anonymous said...

I love the Ring-A-Ding Pendant best. It was a hard decision though, because there are so many unique pieces. :)
starsapphire21 at comcast.net

Danelle (Indie Game Lover) said...

Awsome I love this!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11890532

Mistress Meeyee said...

I want the Filigree heart pendant!!! It is so cute!

Florida girl said...

I like the Celtic Braid Copper Ring. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

My favorite is the Wide Sterling Chainmaille Ring, thank you so much for a great giveaway!

lovelyluckymegs@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I love the Filigree Heart Pendant. It is so beautiful.

Anonymous said...

I like the Fligree Heart pendant.

stephanie_adkins@yahoo.com

KISSaholic4life said...

Celtic Braid Copper Ring ROCKS!

barbmccrea said...

I love anything Celtic, so I would have the ring.
barbmccrea@hotmail.com

masonsgranny59 said...

I HEART the Celtic Braid Copper Ring...TY 4 THE GREAT CONTEST! I NEED A PR OF NICE EARRINGS.:)

Tracy said...

The Celtic Braid Copper ring, easily, because it is least like anything I could do!

Anonymous said...

The beautiful blue drop necklace is a stunner! I love it!

doot65[at]comcast[dot]net

Gui Paraiso (Gparaiso@LifetimeFitness.com) said...

how cool, include me!

idahodad7 said...

The filigree heart pendant would be great for my wife. Please and thank you.

Ginny said...

I love the Ring-A-Ding Pendant

Anonymous said...

I really like the light aqua blue briolette earrings.
Jagcatfan@aol.com

Roxy said...

I love the Aqua Blue Faceted Teardrop Wire-wrapped Briolette Earrings.

hockiemack@hotmail.com

Karrie said...

My fav is the Perfectly Purple Cabochon Ring

Unknown said...

Le Petit 14K Rose Gold Stacking Rings - Set of 3 - very cute!

Tamara B. said...

You were so right about how hard it would be just finding one thing I like at Solo Artworks web site. Such talent I wish I had. I really love the "Beautiful Blue Drop Necklace" the color of the stone reminds me of my daughters beautiful eyes. Thanks to a wonderful sponsors!

Anonymous said...

Aqua blue I think It is really really hard I can not tell without seeing I am such a Person who likes to see and touch....smile but I will take any You would like to give Me they are wonderful

mommysweeps said...

beautiful pieces, right now I would choose the filigree heart pendant

misty said...

I like the filligree heart pendant. Thanks so much for thr opportunity.

planetmisty@hughes.net

NesieBird said...

The Fancy Bezel Set Prehnite Earrings are lovely!

windycindy said...

I really adore the "Ring-A-Ding" Pendant. She has lovely, unique jewelry creations. Please enter me in this delightful drawing. Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

NesieBird said...

I do love the Filigree Heart Pendant. Very nice!

Unknown said...

I love the Filigree Heart Pendant. I love her etsy shop. I've added it to my list of favorite sellers.

Unknown said...

I Love the Aqua Blue Faceted Teardrop wire-wrapped Briolette Earrings

Anonymous said...

I love the copper stars earrings

froggypartyof2@aol.com

Anonymous said...

The milky white briolette earrings are my favorite, although everything is absolutely beautiful!

proudyaya04 "at" yahoo "dot" com

trudee said...

I love the copper star earring

jodene said...

I really like the chuncky hammered hoop earrings.

Anonymous said...

I love the Tiny Hammered Hoops. Everything looks so nice!

Anonymous said...

I like the Filigree Heart Pendant!

jaydonco1 (at) aol (dot) com

arvard said...

I really like the Celtic Braid Copper Ring.

Brooke said...

I LOVE the Yellow Gold Stacking Rings!

kinchst said...

My favorite is the Freeform Silver Squares Ring. So unique!!

Anonymous said...

My favorite item is the Freeform Silver Squares Ring :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!

ols[dot]moonmaiden[at]gmail[dot]com

Britt- Sparkled Vintage Charm said...

I like the hammered gold ring

WINTHECACHE said...

I like the Celtic Braid Copper Ring, looks pimp.

Lisa Garner said...

I love the Ring-A-Ding Clover Pendant with Matching Rings!

lisalmg (at) ktis (dot) net

Jennifer said...

what great jewelry! It was hard to choose, but I really like the milky white briolette earrings.

sachidewey said...

I love the Rustic Squares ring!

Helen said...

I love the 3mm Hammered Sterling Band Ring!

LadyJemima said...

Oh, what beautiful, classy jewelry. I really don't dislike anything and it's hard to choose a favorite! Probably the briolette earrings, they are lovely.

Michelle said...

Le Petit 14K Rose Gold Ring...gorgeous!

Jinxy and Me said...

I like the Celtic Braid Ring.

Anonymous said...

Milky White Briolette Earrings

platt
neneelynn@yahoo.com

Bakersdozen said...

I like the Milky White Briolette Earrings.
vidomich@yahoo.com

Samantha P said...

i really love the Springy Ring, sooo cute!

robt6 said...

The Tiny Hammered Hoops earrings for my granddaughter.

noreen said...

Lavender Faceted Wire-Wrapped Briolettes are so pretty

intime said...

Celtic Braid Copper Ring

yadgirl said...

Hammered Scalloped Ring

dani said...

my favorite is the gothic scroll bracelet.

Unknown said...

The Beautiful Blue Drop Necklace is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

ssmina said...

loves the bangle bracelets, thanks

lilyk said...

I love the Filigree Heart Pendant!

Anonymous said...

I love the beautiful blue drop!

demmi said...

I like the Celtic Braid Copper Ring

judycc said...

The bangle bracelets are beautiful.

Tammy said...

I like the Chunky Hammered Hoops

Starshine3 said...

Oh wow, there is so much I like from her Etsy shop! One of my favorites is the Ring-A-Ding Pendant. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

So many pieces caught my eye - but, I do really like the Ring-a-Ding Pendant. Thank you for this chance!

Anonymous said...

The Rustic Squares Ring is Awesome. Please accept my entry for this contest and thank you kindly.

carissaad said...

I really like the Tiny Hammered Hoops - 1/2 inch. Thanks!

carissaad at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I like the wide chainmaille Ring.
kathleenyohanna@hotmail.com

klp1965 said...

i love the Swarovski Pearl Rosary its soooooooooooooo beautiful :)

donnav said...

I really like the Copper Star Earrings. Very nice.

Angie said...

Freeform Silver Squares Ring - Made to Order is my fav!
angela472usat yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Oh wow.. what killer stuff. how beautiful.. I would love to win anything from this site. soooo nice!

aharris007 said...

I like the Milky White Briolette Earrings, they are very pretty

Anonymous said...

The sterling studs so imple with designer savy.

Unknown said...

th springy ring is soooo cute!

Anonymous said...

Hammered Scalloped Ring

theyyyguy@yahoo.com

Lauren said...

i love the blue drop! it's the perfect color for hanging around the beach!

Anonymous said...

I like the Milky White Briolette Earrings.

Unknown said...

I did have a hard time just picking one item! Three of my favorites are all rings: Hammered 14K Gold Band Ring, Pick Your Colors - Le Petit 14K Gold Stacking Rings - Set After much contemplation, I choose the Pick Your Colors - Le Petit 14K Gold Stacking Rings - Set of 3. Thanks for the chance to win!

Donna said...

I love the Beautiful Blue Drop Necklace.

tattwo said...

The Milky White Briolette Earrings are just beautiful.

Anonymous said...

I really love the Beautiful Blue Drop Necklace. It's breathtaking!

Unknown said...

Okay, the bunny poop *is* refreshingly creative and new. Not my genre but noteworthy, eh? :)
-AnnaLee in Toronto
http://gahooletreedesigns.blogspot.com